France asks telecoms to prep social media shutdown amid Yellow Vests unrest

French PM reportedly directed telecom operators to prepare for potential suspension of TikTok, Instagram, and X to curb violence during Yellow Vests protests. The request is unconfirmed and marks an escalation in state response to protest-related online coordination. If enacted, it would signal a significant shift in French digital governance and civil liberties posture.

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